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Large Diamonds Boost Letšeng Prices

RAPAPORT… Gem Diamonds said the average selling price for rough
diamonds from its Letšeng mine grew 20% in the first half as the company
recovered more large diamonds than a year ago.
Production from the high-value project in Lesotho achieved
an average of $1,779 per carat, compared to $1,480 per carat in the same period
a year ago, the company reported Tuesday. The mine yielded four r…